Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

on or to one side

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

having lost your job

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

a large number or amount

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

go away from a place

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

the act of departing

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

not any; not one

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

have sovereign power

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

relieve from

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

express in words

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

do one's shopping

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading It was now a question of reducing expenses by getting rid of quite a third of the shop people, the weak ones who allowed themselves to be swallowed up by the strong ones.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

at the time that

From this reading When the dead summer season arrived, there was quite a panic at The Ladies' Paradise.

which person or people

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The reign of terror commenced, a great many employees were sent away on leave, and others were dismissed in dozens by the principals, who wished to clear the shop, no customers appearing during the July and August heat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mouret, on making his daily inspection with Burdoncle, called aside the managers, whom he had prompted during the winter to engage more men than were necessary, so that the business should not suffer, leaving them to weed out their staff later on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Come,” he would say, “you must have some who don't suit you.